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The Completion of C. S. Lewis: From War to Joy (1945–1963)

Author:
Harry Lee Poe
Read by:
Simon Bubb
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Release Date
October 11, 2022
Duration
12 hours 49 minutes
Summary
The Completion of C. S. Lewis: From War to Joy is the final volume in a trilogy on C. S. Lewis's life. In this third audiobook, scholar Harry Lee Poe examines the years during World War II until Lewis's death in 1963. 
This period of his life was wrought with disappointments and tragedy, including the deaths of close friends and family, the decline of his health, and professional failings. Despite these disappointments, this time was also marked by deep and meaningful relationships with those around him, including his friendship with and marriage to Joy Davidman Gresham. Lewis used these trials and joys to write some of his bestselling books, such as The Chronicles of Narnia; Till We Have Faces; and Surprised by Joy.
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Profile Avatar Sergio C. Mar 2025

Sometimes, you know how a story ends, and it can be sad, but sometimes, it can be hopeful as well. C.S. Lewis' life as well as end of life is famous. However, Harry Lee Pope's story and Simon Bubb's reading make this larger than life figure more than human. Together, the story comes across as humble and as mundane as everyone else. These are the kinds of biographies that are needed about people like C.S. Lewis. The narrative of this trilogy of biographies make it relatable even in the everyday that show the brick and mortar of a man. There were foibles, thoughts of the time, and maybe even some imperfections Lewis might not have admitted to life in these books, but I think the measure of this man was not that he was flawed, but rather he admitted to his flaws and tried to do better. If you're a fan of Lewis (for whatever reason and I know there are many) give this whole set a listen to. You might get a lot out of it. I know I did.

The Completion of C. S. Lewis: From War to Joy (1945–1963)

The Completion of C. S. Lewis: From War to Joy (1945–1963)

Author: Harry Lee Poe
Read by: Simon Bubb
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